Assistant Store Manager jd Haarlem

JD GROUP; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed + bonus

Employee discount 30%

NS Business Card

24 vacation days

Corporate benefits discount app

Telus Health access

Career development plans

Pension scheme

Training (online/offline)

Work-life balance

Job summary

JD Haarlem is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to energize the team and deliver an outstanding customer experience under the Store Manager. You will mentor staff and help ensure daily operations run smoothly.

You will drive sales, manage recruitment and HR policy adherence, maintain safety standards, and uphold the JD brand with energy and Forever Forward mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year as an Assistant Manager or in a similar role managing teams in retail.
• Time management: Efficiency is essential.
• Top communication skills: Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead with passion and set the example for the team to follow.
• Drive store sales and profitability to the next level.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and foster loyalty.
• Analyze reports and data to make smart, strategic decisions for growth.
• Use visual merchandising to create compelling store spaces.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ON YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE AS ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER AT JD HAARLEM?

Your main mission will be to bring out the maximum energy from your team to overcome every challenge. And all of this while delivering a customer experience that leaves a lasting impression! You will be the one guiding them to success together with the Store Manager, ensuring that every team member follows procedures and proudly represents our brand.

WHAT WILL YOU DO ON A DAILY BASIS AT JD?

• Lead with passion: You’ll set the example, inspiring your team and creating an environment where motivation and teamwork are key.
• Achieve targets! Your main goal will be to drive store sales and profitability to the next level.
• Customer Service: You’ll make sure every customer feels at home, delivering a service that keeps them coming back for more. Their feedback and suggestions are key!
• Strategic analysis: You’ll analyze reports and data to make smart decisions that boost sales.
• Visual Merchandising: You’ll use impactful visual techniques to create a store that captures attention. We want people to say “WOW” when they walk in!
• Develop talent: You’ll act as a mentor to your team, helping them grow and reach their full potential. At JD, we believe in continuous development – Forever Forward.
• JD-style team: You’ll ensure the team reflects the essence and attitude of JD Sports (maximum motivation and energy!).
• Talent management: You’ll lead the recruitment process to bring the best talent into the JD family and ensure everyone understands and follows HR policies.
• Safety first: You’ll ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

WHO WILL SUPPORT YOU?

You’ll have the support of all JD departments: Retail, Development, Visual Merchandising, People, Customer Service, Profit Protection… Everyone working with and for you!

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO JOIN JD?

• Experience: At least 1 year as an Assistant Manager or in a similar role where you were responsible for managing teams in the retail sector.
• Time management: Efficiency is essential.
• Top communication skills: Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

WHAT DOES JD GROUP OFFER YOU?

• Fixed salary + Performance-Based Bonus
• 30% Employee Discount on all JD Group Brands
• NS Business Card
• 24 Vacation Days per year
• discount on other retailer in the Netherlands through the 'www.corporate-benefits.nl' app
• access to 'Telus Health' wellness platform
• career and personal development plans
• Pension Scheme
• continuous training online and offline
• work-life balance support

Coaching opportunities: Participation in initiatives like internship programs.

Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion and Outdoor brands. The Group now has 4,850 stores (as at 1 February 2025) across 49 countries (including franchises and joint ventures) with a strong presence in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. JD Sports Netherlands can be found at 33 locations in cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen, and Venlo.

An Integrity check via the warning register of the Fraud Approach Retail Foundation is part of the application procedure.